Justin Herbert - Flags ruin big outing Herbert completed 31 of 41 attempts for 338 yards and one touchdown to go along with two interceptions in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys. He also carried the ball four times fo... Impact The second-year signal caller once again attempted 40-plus passes, but the Dallas defense did a good job limiting Herbert from connecting on any big plays. The star QB once again spread the ball around to his pass catchers, completing receptions to nine different targets. The two interceptions were unpredictably poor throws from the 23-year-old as a forced pass to Keenan Allen on the opening drive coupled with an errant pass late in third at the goal line directly crushed two scoring opportunities. That wasn't the only thing holding back a gigantic fantasy day, however. A 36-yard touchdown pass on a well designed play to tight end Donald Parham was called back due to holding, a possession that then ended with the aforementioned interception at the goal line. An egregiously poor call on the team's final possession also negated what would have been the go-ahead touchdown pass to Jared Cook, forcing the team to settle for a field goal. Herbert's passing volume on a week-to-week base almost guarantees a safe fantasy floor, but it wouldn't be surprising at all if the Chargers are forced into offensive overdrive next week against the Chiefs.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
